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[24.02.2018] MARCH WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS | 3月份的车间和活动

These are the activities we have planned for March so far, but we'll surely include more during the month, so follow us on Wechat (add xin_fab or scan the QR code), on Meetup or check our website to stay up to date.

Below are the full details of some of this month's activities. Details for all other events and workshops will be posted here soon (on Wechat and Meetup too), so stay tuned!

These are the activities we have planned for the month of February so far. We'll most likely include more during the month and activities are subject to changes, so follow us on Wechat (add xin_fab or scan the QR code), follow us on Meetup or check our website to stay up to date.

Below are the full details of our activities for the first couple of weeks of the month. Details for all other events and workshops will be posted here soon (on Wechat and Meetup too), so stay tuned!

When:Wednesday, January 31, from 7pm to 9pm Where: Xinfab - Kangding East Rd, Lane 45, Building no.5, Room 102, Jing'an District Price:Free for members ***Not a member or your membership expired? Either become a member, renew your membership or get a one day membership (30 RMB) - No need to prepay, just show up!***

Everyone has heard of Design Thinking. It’s a buzzword that has infiltrated almost every organization, big and small. But what exactly is Design Thinking?

During this meetup, we’ll have a roundtable discussion with design thinkers Alex Smith and Coco Yu from Wiredcraft about Design Thinking and what impact, if any, it can have on our lives. This conversation is open to anyone! We welcome creatives, designers, business people, students, and curious individuals who are interested in learning more! Through our discussion we’ll try to touch on questions such as:

-What is Design Thinking?
-How does Design Thinking relate to Human Centered Design and/or User Centered Design?
-What organizations are using Design Thinking?
-What are our personal experiences with Design Thinking?
-What are the benefits of a Design centered mindset?
-How does Design Thinking relate to community development?
-Why should I care?
-How does it relate to me?

Join the fun!

Please follow us on Meetup to keep posted on this and other meetups. Also, that's where you'll be informed if anything changes!

[13.01.2018] UPCOMING ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK (14 - 20 JANUARY)

Happy new year everyone!

祝大家新年快乐！

After a very busy period, we're taking it a little easier this week. We'll kick it off on Wednesday, January 17, with the second laptop sleeve meetup, where we'll start actually making them. Then, on Saturday, January 20, we're going to learn how to use the laser cutter and learn the basics of 3D printing by making some emoji stamps. Finally, the sign up deadline for the Illustrator and Digital Fabrication Intensive Workshop has been extended to January 20 as well. Do not miss out on the deadline because it's your last chance if you want to join the class that starts on January 22!

Christmas is soon here and so we thought of some workshops for you to DIY some cool little gifts for your loved ones (or for yourself). You can also offer them a workshop voucher and instead of giving an object as a gift, give people knowledge!

[24.11.2017] PARTY TIME + DIY 3D PRINTER + LOTS OF MEETUPS!

Lots of things going on in the next week, including our long due housewarming party! Plus, we're going to talk about 3D printing technology and have a Q&A with a guru on the topic, then we're going to play with our 3D scanner too.

Also, Saturday 25 is the last chance to sign up for the DIY Portable 3D Printer workshop on December 2 and 3. Lucio, Xinfab's founder, will be teaching this workshop and since he no longer leaves in Shanghai and only pays us a visit from time to time, don't miss this chance!

The dates are set. Xinfab's founder Lucio will be teaching how to make a drone and a portable 3D printer from scratch on November 26 and December 2 and 3, respectively. Just click on the workshop titles below for full details and how to secure your spot!

Also, from November 20 to December 2, industrial designer Andy is going to teach you how to make a 3D model from start to finish with the industry standard software Rhinoceros 3D. To make it fun and easier to absorb the content, we're going to model Beats by Dre headphones. This model will allow you to explore different shapes and commands that you can later use to make your own 3D models. More info on the workshop and how to sign up here:

Finally, next week, on Tuesday, November 14 from 7pm we're going to get together to talk about Assistive Technology and Disability. With more than 1 billion people with disabilities around the planet and the likeliness of any of us experiencing a disability during the course of our lives being extremely high (and on the rise), we figured it's about time we contribute. More details on Xinfab's Meetup group.

From November 20 to December 2, industrial designer Andy is going to teach you how to make a 3D model from start to finish with the industry standard software Rhinoceros 3D. To make it fun and easier to absorb the content, we're going to model Beats by Dre headphones. This model will allow you to explore different shapes and commands that you can later use to make your own 3D models. More info on the workshop and how to sign up here:

Next week, on Thursday, November 9 from 7pm we're going to get together to start figuring out how build a simple DIY air purifier. With Shanghai's air quality decreasing as winter arrives, we feel like instead of spending many hundreds of RMB on buying a fancy air purifier, we can just do it ourselves since it doesn't seem too hard. If you want to breath safely at home without going bankrupt and acquire some maker skills in the process, join us! More details on Xinfab's Meetup group.

Also, on Friday, November 10 from 7pm we're going to relax and watch a movie together. It's not a public screening, though. But if you're a member, come and watch Spike Jonze's "Her" with us! More details here.

Xinfab's founder Lucio is still coming to Shanghai very soon, but he had to postpone his trip. We will post the dates here as soon as we have them, but it is more than certain that he'll be teaching how to make a drone and a portable 3D printer from scratch. Just click on the workshop titles below for full details and how to prebook your spot. If you're interested, just send us an e-mail and we'll put on you on top of our waiting list and as soon as we have a date and time, you'll get the chance to sign up first.

On Saturday, October 21, Katie Chen is going to teach how to code a website from scratch using HTML and CSS. With this introduction to web coding, you will be able to create a basic portfolio website that you can then customize and expand upon. The coding skills you will learn are useful even if you have your website on free platforms like wordpress or wix. More info on the workshop and how to sign up here:

From October 31 to November 11, Pamela is going to teach how to use Adobe Illustrator, following the success of last month's intensive workshop. We're going to keep the launch's pricing for this edition so if you missed it last time, make sure you join this one!

Xinfab's founder Lucio is still coming to Shanghai very soon, he had to postpone his trip to November. We will post the dates here as soon as we have them, but it is more than certain that he'll be teaching how to make a drone and a portable 3D printer from scratch. Just click on the workshop titles below for full details and how to prebook your spot.

Last but not least, the Vertical Farm Meetup is moving forward. We got together to figure out how to make a vertical farm and now we are buying everything we need to get started. This Wednesday, October 18 at 7pm we are going to put it all together and start making it! More details on Xinfab's Meetup group.

Join us at Xinfab for a Vertical Farm Meetup this Wednesday, September 27 at 7pm. We are going to get together and figure out how to make one, so if you're intested in the topic, wanna join this experiment or are simply curious, just come by! More details on Xinfab's Meetup group.

Next, if you have no plans and don't know what to do during the "Golden Week" (National Day Holiday), you can come to Xinfab because we are also not going anywhere and we are going to be open. Our opening hours are going to be slightly different than usual: October 1-2 (Sunday and Monday) - CLOSED; October 3-6 (Tuesday to Friday) - 11AM to 6PM; October 7-8-9 (Saturday to Monday) - CLOSED; and back to normal opening hours on Tuesday, October 10.

Finally, Xinfab's founder Lucio is coming to Shanghai in the second half of October to pay us a visit and show us how to make some cool stuff. He'll be teaching how to make a drone and a portable 3D printer from scratch! The exact dates are yet to be defined but you can already pre-book a spot. Just click on the workshop titles below for full details.

After many people who joined our intro workshops asked for a more in-depth, intensive course on Illustrator, our favorite and most talented designer Pamela Martello is going to take you through this amazing tool from start to finish. She'll share with you her knowledge and tricks of 9 years of experience with Illustrator.

In this intensive workshop, you will start by getting familiarized with Illustrator, gradually move on to learning how to use its main tools and features, and then get a 2-dimensional design of your own to the finish line. In addition to Illustrator, you will also learn how to integrate your newly acquired vector design skills with Xinfab’s laser cutter and bring an object to life. Finally, if time and everybody’s pace allows, we’ll also give you an introduction to Photoshop. No previous knowledge is required!

Adobe Illustrator is the design industry’s standard for creating vector graphics. With it, you can design posters, banners, logos, websites – in sum, you can illustrate anything you want! By combining it with the laser cutter, you can also create 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional objects – the only limit is your imagination!

Your dedication is key. We invite you to practice after the lessons with some homework and maximize your takeaway from the course.

Price includes:
// One month Xinfab Membership for you to DIY! (180 RMB worth of credits for machine usage within a month); Material for prototyping

Pamela Martello is a Mexican jewelry designer who has been creating original and stylish 3D and 2D designs for the past 9 years. Jewelry is Pamela's true love, but she has a decade-long love affair with graphic design and Illustrator, with which she complements her jewelry creations.

Pamela is a graduate from the European Institute of Design (IED) in Rome, Italy. She entered the IED through the big door, by winning a design competition and being awarded a scholarship. Upon graduating in jewelry design, Pamela took a graphic design specialization, also at the IED. In her career, Pamela has won multiple jewelry and graphic design awards, including an artwork design award for American Express. Pamela has been creating jewelry in Shanghai for the past 4 years.

Last year, Pamela discovered Xinfab and immediately joined our core team as a volunteer. She loves the laser and the 3D printers and is always experimenting in other fields related to design, where she finds inspiration for her creations. She has also taught many workshops with us. For Pamela, travelling, exploring, and living in different places offers a constant stream of stimulus for new ideas (plus a little fantasy too).

Jade Young is a Brazilian communicator and Xinfab's space manager. Before joining Xinfab, Jade worked in communication for the United Nations (International Labour Organization) and the International Committee of the Red Cross, in Geneva, Switzerland. She created posters and graphics for both organizations during her experience with them. She then complemented her education and experience in International Relations with a Master's in Advertising Design and Communication at the Barcelona School of Design and Engineering, in Barcelona, Spain.

While humanitarian values and non-profit philosophy are her credo, creating is her passion. Jade has loved to draw from a very early age and has been playing with the Adobe suite for over a decade. She has also been into tech since she got her first computer way back in 1998 and has been playing with web coding ever since.

***Jade will assist Pamela during the workhsop and will also make sure nobody accidentaly burns down the lab in the process! ;)

Danny Kuo is a Dutch designer based in Shanghai. He will be teaching the fabrication part of the workshop, where you will learn how to 3D print models. Danny currently works at Opendesk and has been a passionate volunteer at Xinfab since 2015. As a designer, Danny is concerned about how technological progress is changing our reality. With conscious design thinking, Danny aims to improve lives through his products and offer something everyone can enjoy.

[05.08.2017] XINFAB IS BACK! | 新FAB回来了！

That's right, everyone. We are back!

From this Tuesday on, you are all welcome to come by and check out our new home, although we are still setting up a few things. Our friend, Xinbang Laser (no joke here, it's the laser's real brand name!), is not fully operational yet, but you can already 3D print, use our new space and all of our other tools and machines too.

We'll organize workshops again really really soon and also a big opening party, of course. But no need to wait for that to come by and say hi!

[02.07.2017] WORKSHOPS SATURDAY 08 JULY 2017

During this workshop where you will learn how to engrave any image you want using our laser. This time you will engrave on a notebook you will then take home with you, but the technique you will learn can actually be used to engrave on other materials or even just transform, for example, a hand drawing you made into a digital one.

HOW YOU CAN SIGN UP
Transfer the workshop fee to us via Alipay [email protected]. Please indicate your name, phone no and which workshop you'll join on your payment. You can also send us an e-mail to [email protected] to confirm it. If you can't use Alipay, please just send as e-mail!

OPEN NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY FROM 6PM TO 9PM | 开放夜每周二从下午6点到9点
Do you have plenty of ideas to make things, but don't know how to or just don't have the space or the tools? Then Xinfab is the place for you! Come by anytime between 6 and 9pm this Tuesday to check out our space, find out what Xinfab is about, and learn how to become a member if you’re not yet a Xinfabber.

This is part one of a two-part workshop. During part one, you will learn basic tools to create a ring with Rhinoceros 3D. During part two, you will learn how to 3D print your model. You can choose to join both or either.

This is part two of a two-part workshop. During part two, you will learn how to 3D print your ring. If you only join this part you will get to print one of Pamela's design (no modification, no customization).

HOW YOU CAN SIGN UP
Transfer the workshop fee to us via Alipay [email protected]. Please indicate your name, phone no and which workshop you'll join on your payment. You can also send us an e-mail to [email protected] to confirm it. If you can't use Alipay, please just send as e-mail!

OPEN NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY FROM 6PM TO 9PM | 开放夜每周二从下午6点到9点
Do you have plenty of ideas to make things, but don't know how to or just don't have the space or the tools? Then Xinfab is the place for you! Come by anytime between 6 and 9pm this Tuesday to check out our space, find out what Xinfab is about, and learn how to become a member if you’re not yet a Xinfabber.

Join our space manager Jade and jewelry designer Pamela for this workshop where you will learn how to make cool necklaces, pins or earrings yourself.

You will learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, a powerful 2D design software with which we will show you how we create the shapes, then you'll learn how to use Xinfab's Universal laser cutter and cut your final product. The combination of these skills open the doors of a world of possibilities and ideas that go way beyond jewelry design.

In this intensive 1 week workshop we will take you through the whole design process, including analysis, concept design, 3d modelling, visualization and fabrication. No previous knowledge of Rhinoceros is required!

It is ideal for beginners, students and professionals of any design field who need to quickly improve their design skills and catch up with the latest digital design technologies.

You will learn not only the principles for a complete design process, but also the tricks and tips of an experienced designer who has used Rhinoceros as his main tool to create hundreds of projects of different scales and fields for over 10 years.

We will focus on design methodologies and techniques applied to product design, architecture, landscape architecture and urban planning. This workshop will give you the tools to expand your creativity and enhance your productivity by using one of the international design industry standards, Rhinoceros, theworld's most versatile 3D modelling software.

Price includes:
// One month Xinfab Membership for you to DIY! (180 RMB worth of credits for machine usage within a month)

Ignacio Lopez Buson is an architect with over ten years of international experience working in Europe and Asia, managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams with a focus on computational tools applied to design, architecture, landscape architecture and master planning. In 2014, he co-founded the design collective MAPS (Methods for the Architecture of Patterns and Systems) in Shanghai, specializing in developing innovative design solutions for human-natural systemintegration at all scales.

He embraces the use of digital technologies and is an expert in applying them throughout the entire design process, from analysis and concept design to digital fabrication and visualization. Ignacio has led international courses and workshops related to methodologies for generative and parametric design, including teaching and guest critic positions at the London based Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA), IaaC Summer School, Shanghai AAVisiting School Program, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Tongji University in Shanghai and Turenscape Academy in Huangshan.

Danny Kuo is a Dutch designer based in Shanghai. He will be teaching the fabrication part of the workshop, where you will learn how to 3D print models. Danny currently works at Opendesk and has been a passionate volunteer at Xinfab since 2015. As a designer, Danny is concerned about how technological progress is changing our reality. With conscious design thinking, Danny aims to improve lives through his products and offer something everyone can enjoy.

HOW YOU CAN SIGN UP
Send an email with your name and contact info (phone no, Wechat) to [email protected] or scan the Wechat QR codes for each workshop in the links above.

OPEN NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY FROM 6PM TO 9PM | 开放夜每周二从下午6点到9点
Do you have plenty of ideas to make things, but don't know how to or just don't have the space or the tools? Then Xinfab is the place for you! Come by anytime between 6 and 9pm this Tuesday to check out our space, find out what Xinfab is about, and learn how to become a member if you’re not yet a Xinfabber.

HOW YOU CAN SIGN UP
Send an email with your name and contact info (phone no, Wechat) to [email protected] or scan the Wechat QR codes for each workshop in the links above.

OPEN NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY FROM 6PM TO 9PM | 开放夜每周二从下午6点到9点
Do you have plenty of ideas to make things, but don't know how to or just don't have the space or the tools? Then Xinfab is the place for you! Come by anytime between 6 and 9pm this Tuesday to check out our space, find out what Xinfab is about, and learn how to become a member if you’re not yet a Xinfabber.

Create your own acrylic ring! | 创建自己的亚克力环！

Join jewerly designer Pamela for this workshop where you will create your very own acrylic ring!

Aside from taking home a ring you will make yourself, you will learn some basics of Adobe Illustrator, how to use Xinfab's Universal laser cutter, and how to bend acrylic. The combination of these skills open the doors of a world of possibilities and ideas that go way beyond jewerly design.

Tired of wearing the same as everyone? You have ideas to customize your own t-shirt, hoodie, bag, or even a poster but don’t know how to make it?

At Xinfab, you can learn how to do that using the screen printing technique. You will create a color using pigments and ink base, and print your own design on a variety of flat items: paper, tee-shirt, hoodie, canvas bag, whatever you want! Bring your own object and then take it back home with your image printed on it.

You should send us:
// Your design 3 days prior to the workshop at the latest
// The image needs to be 1 color and fit in a A3 page (42cm x 29.7cm)
// File format: JPG, PNG, AI and PDF are all ok

*The soonest you send us your design, we can analyze it and let you know if it’s OK for printing or if needs to be fixed.
**We will prepare the screens in advance, so we need your file first.

Things you should bring:
// We will provide A2 paper, but if you wish you should bring your own blank t-shirt, bag, etc.
// The item needs to have a flat area at least as large as your image
// If it is textile, prefer cotton (No plastic or vinyl, etc. It can work, but the results might not be as good)
// Your passion, curiosity, and questions

Price includes:
// 75 RMB for material (screen, ink – if you want to take your screen with your design home with you, you can purchase it for 250 RMB)
// 100 RMB for teacher’s fee

[06.03.2017] Check out our upcoming workshops

March is going to be a busy month! We have a full calendar that we will post here really soon, but in the meantime you can already sign up for these three introduction workshops (no previous knowledge required, just your motivation to learn!):

Laser cutting + Illustrator intro workshop | 介绍激光切割+Illustrator

Learn the basics of laser cutting and Adobe Illustrator with us this Sunday, February 19, from 11am to 2pm!

You will laser cut on wood and take a small custom design home with you.

Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics software that allows you to create your own custom 2d designs and use them to cut and engrave different materials with a laser cutter. This powerful tool allows you to unleash your creativity and make your ideas a reality.

Xinfab Open Day | 新Fab开放日

Do you have plenty of ideas to make things, but don't know how to or just don't have the space or the tools? Then Xinfab is the place for you! Come by anytime between 3 and 6pm this Saturday to check out our space, find out what Xinfab is about, and learn how to become a member if you’re not yet a Xinfabber.

We moved! Find us @ DT Space

Xinfab is now located at DT Space, 665 Changhua Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai.

For the time being we are operating in limited hours. If you are a member, feel free to come and make from Tuesday to Friday from 1pm to 6pm and on Saturday from 10am to 6pm. Technical assistance is also limited, so if you already know how to 3D print and laser cut, feel free to use our printers and cutters. Otherwise, sign up for our introduction workshops coming soon.

If you're not yet a member and would like to visit us and learn more, follow us on WeChat for our open days.

As always, follow us on WeChat for further updates. Stay tuned!

Happy making

We are moving!

From December 21 to January 19 and from January 26 to February 2, XinFab is going on a holiday break.

As the rooster crows at the dawn of 2017, we'll be back with a brand new XinFab in our new location: D.T. Space, 665 Changhua Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai.

Meanwhile we have limited opening hours for our members from Tuesday to Friday from 1pm to 6pm and on Saturday from 10am to 6pm.No technical assistance will be provided, so if you already know how to 3D print and laser cut, feel free to use our printers and cutters. Otherwise, sign up for our introduction workshops coming soon.

If you're not yet a member and would like to visit us and learn more, follow us on WeChat for our open days.